Our events

Dear guests,

Due to the current market situation, we reserve the right to increase all prices in the course of the year. Our general terms and conditions are here can be viewed here.

We kindly point out that if an event is particularly popular, we may well seat you at the table together with other guests.

All events are also easily and conveniently available via the online/voucher store.
Click here or on the respective “Request event” button.

Sun | July 5, 2026

International Wine & Summer Festival Ketschauer Hof

2 - 9 p.m. | Courtyard Park

Further information

“After the party is before the party”?
That’s right, that’s why the tickets for the Summer Festival 2026 are already available for you in our online/voucher store!

The exact date is Sunday, July 5, 2026, otherwise same place and time.
Or another way to remember it: always the first Sunday in July! SAVE THE DATE !

With friendly guest chefs and our chefs at the gourmet stations, with international wineries and VDP.Pfalz wineries and, of course, with the legendary Big Bottle Bar. On top of all that, there’s live summer music to get your ears grooving. This sounds like summer!

VIP benefits:
fast lane entry to the event / exclusive seating reservation in the restaurant L.A. Jordan ** – terrace or winter garden / partial wine service / additional wines can be ordered (not included in the ticket) / amuse bouche by chef Daniel Schimkowitsch

incl. food, drinks and live music
Regular Ticket 299 € p. p.
VIP Ticket 399 € p. p. – limited and with seat reservation
at tables of 4 or 6 with other guests

Early Birds watch out!

Until August 31, 2025 we offer the Regular Ticket ONLY for 275 € (instead of 299 €).

Fri | October 10, 2025

Nitzsche & Friends: Vega Sicilia - Icon of Spanish wine history

7 p.m. | Restaurant L.A. Jordan

Further information

Vega Sicilia is Spain’s most legendary winery and the counterpart to the 1ers Grands Crus from Bordeaux. In over 150 years, it has built up an unshakeable reputation. In 1982, the Álvarez family took over the exceptional winery, adhering to an unconditional focus on quality and very clever marketing.

For head sommelier Stephan Nitzsche, Vega Sicilia stands for prestige. The wines are exported all over the world to a total of 149 countries and sold to around 4,500 customers – after prior allocation of a personal quota. From European royalty to Winston Churchill, the list of prominent admirers is long.

The flagship of the house is the top wine Único – translated as “unique”. Robert Parker commented in 1988: “Impressive. This wine should occupy a place in history alongside the greatest Bordeaux of the sixties.”

Look forward to wines with a unique character and a matching 6-course menu by Daniel Schimkowitsch**

incl. 6-course menu & aperitif, corresponding wines, water and coffee
495 € p.p.

Fri | October 17, 2025

Gin Tasting

7 p.m. | Cooking studio

Further information

The popular “Gin Tasting” with the laid-back bar coach David Barth. If you want to learn all about high-quality gin, the preparation of the cult drink and other bar secrets, this tasting is just the thing for you.

The evening is certainly a gin-gin situation for everyone!

incl. Welcome drink, 5 gins to taste, gin and tonic plus small snacks for in between, water and coffee
79 € p.p.

Sat | November 8, 2025

Champagne Tasting

3 - 7 p.m. | Kelterhaus + Cave

Further information

A glamorous tasting that takes place on 2 floors, in our festive wine press house and in the historic vaulted cellar, and is extremely popular among connoisseurs and new discoverers! In a lively exchange with the representatives of around 14 renowned invited champagne houses, you will have the opportunity to taste more than 40 varieties, including prestigious champagnes such as vintage champagnes.
“Champagne is always a good idea!”

109 € p.p.

Sat | November 8, 2025

Champagne dinner with the champagne house Eric Rodez

7 p.m. | Restaurant L.A. Jordan

Further information

“Nothing adds more luxury to an evening than CHAMPAGNER!”, says head chef Daniel Schimkowitsch **.

This year, sommelier Stephan Nitzsche has invited the champagne house Eric Rodez. His champagnes are masterpieces and shine with filigree and finesse. Eric Rodez compares his creative process to that of a musician. “A whole new symphony is created every year!” he enthuses.

An exclusive evening at L.A. Jordan with a 6-course dinner by Daniel Schimkowitsch, accompanied by exquisite and finely tuned champagnes.
“Champagne s’il vous plaît!”

incl. 6-course menu, champagne reception, champagne accompaniment, water and coffee
450 € p. p.

Fri | November 21, 2025

Palatinate battles with...Italy!

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

The next round of the Wine Battle is taking place in our restaurant RIVA, this time “Palatinate versus Italy”. Restaurant manager Julian Berkhemer presents the wines of our Palatinate homeland, while sommelier Dominik Blanke sends Italians into the race. The two team colleagues will host the evening together as opponents and record the guests’ votes in the battle. Which region will win?
Enjoy a coordinated 4-course RIVA menu for the duel between the two regions, with a winery from Italy competing against one from the Palatinate for each course.

The wineries at the start are:
ITALY:
Cantina Terlan, Bolzano | Omina Romana, Velletri/Lazio | Le Mortelle, Grosseto | Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba

PFALZ:
Frank John, Neustadt-Königsbach | Von Winning, Deidesheim | Knipser, Laumersheim | Privy Councillor Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan, Deidesheim

incl. 4-course menu & battle wines, aperitif, water and coffee
139 € p. p.

Wed & Thu | December 24 & 25, 2025

Christmas menu at the Riva

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

Give the Christmas menu as a gift, bring your friends and family along and give yourself and your loved ones the best Christmas present: time together with pleasure.

OUR CHRISTMAS MENU

MARINATED TUNFISH
Lime and maple syrup vinaigrette | wild herbs | fennel mousse
***
STUFFED BRETONIAN POLL
Cockle | pumpkin | tarragon-salt-lemonNage
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BACK AND ROAST
FROM POLTINGER REH
Frittatenknödel | Herbsttrompeten | Kerbelknolle
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CRÊPE SUZETTE
Topfen | Cointreau orange liqueur | orange cream ice cream

UPGRADE with this refreshing intermediate course:
Blood orange sorbet infused with Pierre Brut from
Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan
+ € 9.50

4 courses 89 € p.p.

Thu & Fri | December 25 & 26, 2025

Christmas menu at 1718

lunch & dinner | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Now comes the cozy part! Our Christmas menu is just the thing. Enjoy our winter delicacies in 5 or 4 courses, sit back and relax and let us spoil you and your loved ones.

5 courses 99 € p.p.
4 courses 87 € p.p. (without velouté)

Wed | December 31, 2025

New Year's Eve menu at 1718

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Round off 2025 in a relaxed atmosphere in our Restaurant 1718.

OUR NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

ALSATIAN FOIE GRAS
Butter brioche | Winter truffle
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ATLANTIC LOBSTER
Field bean | semi-dried tomatoes | crustacean vinaigrette | croustillant
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ENTEN CONSOMMÉ
Raviolo | Sherry
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SWEDISH HALIBUT
Oxtail ragout | beurre blanc
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FILLET OF ALLGÄU MEADOW CATTLE
Parsnip | Winter truffle | Bordelaise sauce
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BASIL SORBET
Sour cream | olive oil
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TARTE TATIN
Vanilla crème Chantilly | salted butter crumble | dark chocolate ice cream

The New Year’s Eve menu ends with dessert
and the evening in the restaurant draws to a close.

incl. 7 courses, champagne reception and coffee
199 € p.p.

MI | December 31, 2025

New Year's Eve gala menu

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant L.A. Jordan

Further information

A GALA menu without equal! Look forward to a glamorous turn of the year at Restauant L. A. Jordan with the “Best of 2025” by Daniel Schimkowitsch and his team.

incl. Gala menu in 8 courses, champagne reception, mineral water, coffee and midnight snack | 495 € p.p.

Would you like to organize your own event, such as a conference or seminar? Then take a look at our information about conference hotels in the Palatinate.